I've been thinking more about spiritual gifts lately, particularly for my kids. I have only a few more years before they leave home. They should have some sense of their spiritual gifts so they can serve confidently.
The biblical texts to study are:
- Romans 12:3-8
- 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
- 2 Corinthians 14:1-40
- Ephesians 4:7-161
- Peter 4:7-11
One of the better books on this subject is Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, by C. Peter Wagner.
There are also some interesting online gifts assessment tools available. You answer questions, and then the tool gives you some ideas about what gifts are more likely given you than others. A Google search will turn up a dozen tools; try this one if you're interested.
http://www.churchgrowth.org/cgi-cg/gifts.cgi
I recommend you consider this "electronic survey" approach just a first step. Others in your community of faith can help discern and confirm your gifts. You'll find great joy when using your gifts.
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